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Occasionally the Funicular in the Buda Castle is undergoing maintenance works to make sure the historical cable car (Siklo) runs smoothly throughout most of the year. The maintenance works are scheduled bi-weekly, i.e. every other Monday of odd weeks. The works take a whole day, therefore these Mondays are not available for a ride. If a Monday is a bank holiday, the maintenance works take place on the following day. Also, twice a year, there is a week long maintenance closure to provide a more thorough inspection of the 19th century vintage vehicle.
Buda Castle Funicular Maintenance Schedule
The Buda Castle Funicular undergoes regular maintenance on odd-numbered weeks to ensure smooth and safe operation. Maintenance typically takes place on Mondays, but if Monday is a public holiday, it may shift to the next working day. Below is the detailed schedule for 2026, arranged by month.
January 12., 26.
February 9., 23.
March 9., 23.
April 7. (!), 20., 21., 22., 23., 24.
May 4., 18.
June 1. 15., 29.
July 13., 27.
August 10., 24.
September 7., 21.
October 5., 6., 7., 8., 9. 10., 11., 12., 13., 14., 15., 16.
November 2., 16., 30.
December 14., 28.
Funicular Tours in Buda Castle
Many guided tours of Buda Castle include tickets for the Buda Castle Funicular, making it easy to combine this scenic ride with a visit to the district’s main attractions, such as Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, and the Royal Palace. Some tours offer priority access to avoid queues, ensuring a seamless experience. Booking in advance is highly recommended, especially during peak seasons as it offers at least skipping the line at the cashier. While you may still have to queue for the Funicular ride itself, at least pre-booking saves on one of the queues and can be considered a semi fast track ticket. Discover the Buda Castle District on a guided walking tour, including a ride on the famous Funicular. Book your tickets now on Buda Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise.
Hi
What is the Maintenance Schedule for April 2026??
Dear Paulette,
Please note that the scheduled maintenance dates for April 2026 are as follows:
7 April, 20–24 April (inclusive). Accordingly, the funicular railway will not be in operation on Monday, 20 April 2026.
Hi is the funicular running tomorrow? Thanks
Dear Elizabeth,
Please note that the scheduled maintenance dates for April 2026 are as follows:
7 April, 20–24 April (inclusive). Accordingly, the funicular railway will not be in operation on Monday, 20 April 2026.
Will there be funicular maintenance from 11th to 14th April?
Dear Bojana,
Thank you for your message.
Kindly note that the scheduled maintenance dates are April 7 and April 20–24. There is no maintenance planned between April 11 and 14.
Will there be funicular maintenance on Monday, March 16th 2026?
Dear Richard,
Please note the funicular maintenance schedule for March 2026:
Monday, March 9
Monday, March 23
There will not be maintenance on Monday, March 16, so operations will run as usual.